Owners of classic cars could suffer whiplash injuries without adequate head restraints

Owners of classic cars have a lot to boast about when driving their beautifully refurbished and maintained vehicles on our English roads. Perfectly formed lines, purring engines and quality leather interior, but with many classic vehicles being driven without head restraints, a number of motorists could be at risk of suffering car accident injuries such as whiplash.

Classic cars such as the Mini Cooper and Volkswagen Beetle, which are still driven today by many people, may not be able to prevent a driver or passenger from suffering whiplash injuries in the event of a road traffic accident because their necks have not been supported by fitted head restraints.

It is important to note that if you are purchasing a classic car, you may like to consider the option of having the vehicle modified and fitted with head restraints. In the unlikely event of a car crash, a head restraint will limit the movement of a person's head and reduce the risk of long term or even permanent neck injury damage.

Head restraints are usually fitted in modern cars, especially in the re-designed Mini Cooper and Volkswagen Beetle, but manufactures' designs can vary so it is important that anybody getting into a car adjusts their head restraint accordingly.

With nine out of ten people risking a whiplash injury by not adjusting their head rests, it is important that every driver and passenger ensures to do so or they could find themselves having to contact a personal injury solicitor to make a compensation claim.

Other classic car risks
Not only do some classic cars fail to have adequate head restraints, a number of second-hand motors are sold without fitted rear seatbelts. This is quite alarming and could result in passengers sustaining serious personal injuries in the event of a car accident, particularly younger passengers.

In 2004, almost 4,000 children were seriously injured in road accidents in the UK and many of these could have been prevented if proper restraints had been fitted. This tragic number of fatal accidents will hopefully be reduced in the future after new regulations were brought in on 18th September 2006 stating that children up to 135cm or up to the age of 12 will be required to use a child or booster seat.

Making a whiplash injury compensation claim
If you or somebody you know has been injured in a car accident you may be eligible to make a no win, no fee claim.

Car Accident Advice Line are associated with a panel of expert solicitors who have a fantastic rate and we can guarantee that you will receive every single penny of the compensation awarded to you for your accident claim.

Unlike some solicitors who take a cut of your damages, Car Accident Advice Line really can promise that your will receive 100% of your compensation.

If you have suffered a whiplash injury in a road accident and would like to make a no win, no fee claim, speak to one of our friendly advisors who will guide you through each step of making a claim.

Call today on 0808 143 43 42 or alternatively request a callback so we can get back to you at the time most convenient for you.